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The Newham Mag
Issue 319 // 3 – 16 July 2015 // Every fortnight
Come and join the parade – The Mayor’s Newham Show and Carnival (p9)
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It’s almost time for this year’s Mayor’s Newham Show (p9). We’re keeping our
fingers crossed for good weather, but come rain or shine, thousands of Newham
residents will have a fantastic time. This is also your last chance to sign up to take
part in the Morrisons Great Newham London Run (p16), and the Great Newham
London Swim, two great events to relish for participants and spectators alike.
Elsewhere in this issue, we are celebrating the achievements Newham’s
hardworking young college students (p19), encouraging you to get involved in free
activity this summer (p27) and looking forward to the refurbished Forest Gate
Community Neighbourhood playing an even bigger part in bringing people together
(p29). Finally, read how the council is working to protect vulnerable people (p22). A
recent study has shown how effective our Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy
service is, and it is right we pay tribute to those carrying out this important work.
Sir Robin Wales
Mayor of Newham
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Regulars
04 NEWS – two pages of news from across the borough
06 MAYOR’S VIEW – news from Sir Robin Wales
20 NEWHAM IN PICTURES – your fortnight in photos
24 WORKING LIVES – meet the chair of Newham’s Deaf Forum
30 OUR NEWHAM – competitions and community news
32 KIDS CORNER – pictures and puzzles for our younger readers
34 WHAT’S ON – five pages of activities and events for you to try, most of them free
Features
09 THE MAYOR’S NEWHAM
SHOW – the top 50 things about this year’s show
16 A GREAT SPORTING CHALLENGE – get set for the Morrisons Great Newham
London Run and Great Newham London Swim
19 NEWHAM SHINING STARS – awards held by Newham College of Further
Education
22 TACKLING DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE – how Newham can support you
27 A SUMMER OF FUN FOR EVERYONE – the release of the Newham Summer
Guide 2015
29 ON THE TRAIL IN FOREST GATE – putting arts on the map
Pages 4-5 – NEWS
Upton Centre closure agreed
Newham Council’s Cabinet have approved the permanent closure of the Upton
Centre and agreed to consult on the future development of the site in Upton Park.
The community centre closed in December when it was found the boilers were no
longer compliant. Independent surveyors said a significant amount of work was
needed to bring the centre back into use.
The council held a six-week public consultation in April and May. Councillors took on
board the views of residents for a desire for community centre provision as well as
affordable housing. A consultation on the future use of the site will take place. Mayor
Sir Robin Wales said: “We have to find £50 million of savings next year alone. With
this decision we have an opportunity to create a better community centre for all
residents that is more cost effective, as well as create much needed housing. This is
exactly what our residents want.”
Freedom Pass applications online
Residents are reminded that all applications for an Older Persons Freedom Pass
must now be completed online. People without access to a computer can visit any of
Newham’s ten libraries to get support with their application. It is no longer possible
to apply for a Freedom Pass at the Post Office. If you’re unable to apply online
then you can pick up a paper form from libraries. For information or to find out if you
are eligible for a Freedom Pass visit www.freedompass.org or call 0300 330 1433
(Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm).
Salute for the armed services
Picture caption: Sir Robin and Cllr Patel with G Company 7 Rifles
Newham Council hoisted a special flag at the Town Halls in East Ham and Stratford
in recognition of the seventh Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day raises
awareness of the contribution made by those who serve and have served in Her
Majesty’s Armed Forces, including Regulars, Reservists, veterans, cadets, and their
families.
Mayor Sir Robin Wales unfurled the flag at the Old Town Hall in Stratford with Cllr
Mas Patel, lead member for Stratford and West Ham Community Neighbourhood,
and members of G Company 7 Rifles based at the Army Reserve Centre in West
Ham. Sir Robin said: “We fly the flags to salute members of our armed forces who
have previously served or are currently serving. Showing our support is even more
appropriate this year as we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of the
Second World War.”
Healthy Games legacy ensured
Picture caption: Eve, Sir Robin and Ade help unveil the plaque
Mayor Sir Robin Wales joined Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan to open
a community health centre named after the neurologist who established the
Paralympic Games in England.
The Sir Ludwig Guttmann Health and Wellbeing Centre close to Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park was the health centre built for the 2012 Games. A plaque to honour
Sir Ludwig was unveiled by his daughter Eva Loeffler.
More than 100 people attended to see the health services available to local
residents. The event was hosted by NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group,
NHS Property Services, the Hurley Group and East Village Trust. A Newham branch
of Moorfields Eye Hospital is also based in the centre. Mayor Sir Robin Wales said:
“The Sir Ludwig Guttmann Centre supports our vision for a healthy community. It is a
first class facility that is a true legacy from the 2012 Games.”
Garden party is icing on the cake
Picture caption: Cllr Shah and residents with the anniversary cake
A giant cake to celebrate Newham’s 50th anniversary was the centrepiece of a free
garden party in Central Park, East Ham, organised by Newham Council’s
Community Neighbourhood team.
More than 500 visitors tucked in and also enjoyed other activities including balloon
modelling, fitness taster sessions, family races, a giant chess board, face painting
and performances by a jazz band. Mayor Sir Robin Wales was among those who
attended.
Councillor Lakmini Shah, lead member for East Ham Community Neighbourhood,
said: “I was delighted so many people enjoyed the fun.” The next 50th anniversary
garden parties take place on 25 July at Priory Park, Upton Park, and First Avenue
Community Garden, Plaistow, between noon and 4pm. More are planned in August
and September.
For more details about what’s going on where you live contact the council’s
Community Neighbourhoods team on 0203 373 4695 or visit
www.newham.gov.uk/summergardenparties
Praise for Shared Lives
Picture caption: Cllr Laguda and Mr Wilson with carers
A Newham Council scheme that helps vulnerable people and their families through a
network of carers offering accommodation and support in their own homes, has been
praised by the Government’s Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson.
Councillor Joy Laguda, mayoral adviser for adults safeguarding, introduced him to
carers and people on the Shared Lives Scheme, which supports residents to live as
independently as possible.
Vulnerable people are matched to one of 44 Shared Lives carers and then stay for
short periods at the home of their carer as part of his or her family. Mr Wilson said:
“The carer I met shares her family and community life with people who need support.
Her work exemplifies the
kind of bigger, stronger society where people take more responsibility for others and
where communities work together.” For details about the scheme or how to become
a Shared Lives Carer visit www.newham.gov.uk/sharedlives
Views sought on Budget Challenge
Residents and businesses are to be asked this summer about how Newham Council
can achieve the £50 million saving it needs to make next year alone.
Councillors approved plans to raise awareness of the council’s Budget Challenge.
The council needs to save a total of £91 million between now and 2020 as a result of
continuing cuts in funding from the Government as well other cost pressures
including rising demand on services.
Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: “We have to tackle this head on, which will mean
having to take difficult and unpopular decisions, but we need to ensure we prioritise
the things that matter most to local people. I urge every Newham resident to ensure
they make their voice heard through our consultation over the summer.”
Information on you can get involved in Newham’s Budget Challenge will be available
at the Mayor’s Newham Show on 11 and 12 July or at www.newham.gov.uk/
budgetchallenge
Pages 6-7 – MAYOR’S VIEW WITH SIR ROBIN WALES
Show up for carnival of delights
Picture caption: With TV star Mr Bloom and residents at last year’s show
The Mayor’s Newham Show and Carnival at the weekend will be another great
occasion. I’m looking forward to it because the event has a long history of bringing
people together to have fun. This year will be no exception.
We are also celebrating Newham’s 50th birthday and there is a whole host of
themed activity from across the decades for you to enjoy. If you want to see what
your hair looks like styled into a classic 60s beehive or dance to some classic 60s
tunes, then bring your family and friends to help make it a weekend to remember.
A personal highlight is always the Mayor’s Newham Carnival on Saturday. Nineteen
schools are taking part alongside a number of community groups. We’ve been
holding free Carnival Classes to help you create costumes and props. The ideas
from the pupils I met at Sandringham School in Forest Gate were really exciting. I
can’t wait to see them in the parade.
But while the Show will be fun, the days approaching it always remind me of the
bombings that took place in central London on the morning of 7 July 2005. Just
hours earlier we were euphoric when we discovered the 2012 Games would be
coming to Stratford. Then came the horror of the explosions.
Out of respect to those who died we considered cancelling our Show that was to
take place a few days later. In the end we went ahead, safe in the knowledge that it
would celebrate our togetherness as a community. I’m glad we did, and the reasons
for that decision hold true ten years on.
We remain united in not allowing the actions of a few to divide us. We celebrate
diversity and foster a common sense of belonging and a shared identity where
people can turn to each other for support. Together we have the strength and
resilience to meet challenges head on – and that continues to shape everything we
do as a council. And that’s why we offer such an unrivalled programme of events
where not only is entrance free of charge, but so are almost all activities.
Housing policy that’s fair for everyone
Picture caption: The property that housed 26 people
Recently our enforcement officers uncovered a private rented property in East Ham
which was housing 26 people, including a two-year-old child.
Although the tenants may have been happily living under that arrangement, in
Newham we believe that is not acceptable in 21st Century Britain. We don’t want to
see residents living in overcrowded houses, where a master bedroom contains five
beds and a single bathroom and kitchen is used by dozens of people. Overcrowding
affects people’s health, both physically and mentally and puts a great strain on local
services from healthcare to waste and, if children are involved, education too.
The lack of housing supply is causing these kinds of situations in our borough. While
26 is a high number, it is not uncommon for our private rented sector licensing and
planning enforcement teams to find 15,16 or 17 people living in one house.
Last week I attended the Chartered Institute of Housing’s conference and told
industry experts what I thought should be happening to solve the well-acknowledged
housing crisis in the UK.
I want to see an increase in houses, through a mix of tenures – this will help to
stabilise the cost of buying and renting your home. This is why Newham Council has
been inviting developers to invest in our borough, but as part of their investment they
have to provide affordable housing, jobs and training. I want to see councils investing
and creating their own housing – this is why we have set up our own house building
company, Red Door Ventures, which will create thousands more homes in the
borough in coming years. And I want to see the Government empowering councils
rather than forcing us to sell off our housing stock in cheap Right to Buy deals, which
result in a loss of our much needed housing assets.
Here in Newham we are doing all we can to help our residents by creating housing,
cracking down on criminal landlords through our private rented sector licensing
scheme, and supporting those in housing need. However we are only one borough,
and we can’t solve the housing crisis of London on our own.
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Pages 9-14 – MAYOR’s NEWHAM SHOW – THE TOP 50!
The Mayor’s Newham Show will return to Central Park, in East Ham, on Saturday 11
and Sunday 12 July from 12noon to 6pm. This is your definitive guide to all the funfilled activities planned for the weekend, almost all of which are totally FREE.
There’s so much happening at the show. Here are our Top 50:
1. Celebrating Newham’s 50th Birthday – the Mayor’s Newham Carnival will
involve more than 2,000 schoolchildren and community groups parading
through East Ham. A spectacle of dance, music and costume, it is not to be
missed. The parade departs from the junction of Rancliffe Road and High
Street South at 2pm on Saturday.
2. More than 18 places to eat, from Caribbean to Lebanese and Thai to
traditional British. There will be something to satisfy all tastes.
3. Or why not bring a picnic? With 45 picnic benches at the event, pack your
sarnies and enjoy an al fresco feast at the event.
4. Pop into the Central Park Café, open throughout the event serving hot and
cold meals and drinks.
5. Relax in the shade in the beer garden and enjoy a drink from the bar in the
Cabaret tent.
6. The Metropolitan Police’s Enforcement Partnership Team will be at the show
all weekend, working with the council’s Law Enforcement Officers. Have a go
at working the council’s CCTV network or pop into the mobile Metropolitan
Police Station.
7. Go by bus. Routes 58, 104, 101, 115 and 474 go to Central Park and the 5,
147 and 238 will drop you off at Barking Road. The nearest Tube station is
East Ham, a 15 minute walk away. Replacement buses will operate on this
line during the event weekend. Alternatively, from Canning Town Station,
jump on the 5 or 115 to East Ham.
8. Or get there on two wheels. Though bikes aren’t allowed on to the site,
cyclists will be directed to ample cycle parking where you can also book your
bike in for a free service, and have your bike security marked by the Met
Police.
9. Newham Village Fete will see the annual battle of the cakes, bakes, jams and
chutneys. Judging will take place at 4pm each day. Email
competitions@newham.gov.uk for more information or visit
www.newham.gov.uk/bestinshow
10. The 1960s inspired Cabaret Tent will feature live music, comedy, acrobatics,
dance, hula hooping, Newham’s very own Asian Elvis Sal Bashir, and others
showcasing music from across the years.
11. The main stage will host a full programme of live dance and music hosted by
Ashley J and Tee J. Fresh from the Britain’s Got Talent semi-finals IMD
Legion street dance troupe will be on stage on Saturday at 3.40pm and
gospel choir sensations Revelation Avenue will be taking to the stage at
3.25pm on Sunday.
12. Naughty TV pirates Cook and Line from Cbeebies’ Swashbuckle will be
appearing at the event on Saturday 11 July. Postman Pat and Jess the Cat
will be appearing on Sunday 12 July. Cook and Line will be on main stage at
12.30pm and Postman Pat will be on the main stage at 12.45pm. Look out for
them as well on the children’s stage at intervals throughout the event.
13. Carers Are Unsung Heroes – visit the photo booth in the adult social care tent
and transform into a super hero.
14. Discover Children’s Story Centre will create an installation from words using
the 50th birthday theme to gather residents’ thoughts, dreams and aspirations
for the future and celebrate moments from Newham’s past.
15. Don’t miss the Stratford Circus Circlets Children’s Theatre programme in the
Community Neighbourhoods area. Each day the area will host a new
performance especially developed with families in mind.
16. Meet your local Councillor in the Community Neighbourhoods area, with
storytelling and games, free balloons and the chance to find out more about
where you live.
17. The under-fives’ entertainment area is themed on the 1960s space race,
including face painting, races, arts and crafts, bouncy castles, games, circus
skills, a digital mobile planetarium, t-shirt and bag designing, circus skills,
devoted under-5s area with baby changing, breast feeding and bottle warming
facilities.
18. Check out the Festival of Food marquee, with cooking demonstrations from
professional chefs. Get involved and cheer on local schools as they compete
in cook-off finals and get some hands on experience making dough and
testing spices.
19. Find out more about fostering and adoption opportunities in Newham.
20. Meet the council’s Greenspace team and learn how to identify trees, win
sunflowers and collect some bee-friendly wildflower seeds.
21. A selection of experts will be on hand to help you find out how healthy you
are, and what you can do to improve your physical and mental wellbeing.
22. The Hobbies and Crafts marquee is set to inspire with a range of free things
to make and take away over the two days. From floristry and watercolour
painting to biscuit decorating, make sure you get stuck in with activities and
maybe even inspire a new hobby for you and your family.
23. Newham’s Budget Challenge – the council needs to save £50m from its
budget next year and we want your views on where these savings could be
made.
24. Jobs and Skills – whether you’re looking for work or training opportunities, find
all the information you need to help you gain the skills you need for the career
you want.
25. Showcasing Newham – past, present and future. Celebrate Newham’s
heritage and discover how the borough is transforming with major
regeneration projects planned and already under way in Canning Town and
Custom House, Stratford and the Royal Docks.
26. Live a more active life with Newham Council’s leisure provider activeNewham.
Participate in a wide range of activities each day including rowing, table
tennis, Zumba, rebounding, basketball, rugby, boccia, jiu jitsu, fencing,
handball and hula hooping.
27. Find out more from activeNewham about many parks and open spaces plus
health walks, Parklives sessions, community gardening and nature
conservation, at the active outdoor area. Take part in pond dipping, sow some
seeds, get involved and make giant land art and learn how to explore the
forest floor.
28. Head over to the activeNewham area and meet the Newham Volunteers, find
out what they do and how you can also make a difference to your community.
29. Interested in owning your own home but can’t afford a large deposit or the
cost of buying on the open market? See how the NewShare scheme could
help you.
30. Pack a towel and your bucket and spade, or just pull up a deckchair and relax
at Newham’s very own seaside. Four tennis courts will be transformed with 40
tonnes of sand, a paddling pool, helter skelter, live steel band, donkey rides,
fun themed activities and much more!
31. Pop into the Newham Village Fete where you can hooka-duck, try your luck
on the coconut shie, enjoy a round of crazy golf or partake in Victorian skittles
32. Meet the Newham Mag team at the seaside and enter a drawing to be printed
in Kids’ Corner and enter a prize draw to win a family annual membership at
Stratford Picturehouse.
33. Newham’s Every Child a Musician programme will be hosting interactive
sessions with tutors and offering lessons on trumpet, guitar, trombone,
ukulele, keyboard, percussion, violin, viola, flute and clarinet.
34. Take part in a lawn bowls taster session in the Bowling Green.
35. The Youth Hub will be buzzing with activity including gaming, football
competitions, nail art, the chance to trial music technology in the Audio Lab,
roller skating and much more.
36. Enjoy a traditional funfair (the only activity in the park that involves a small
fee)
37. The London Fire Brigade will be giving fi re safety advice, offering residents
the chance to get up close with a fire engine and will be giving deep fat fryer
fire demonstrations.
38. Try static canoeing and sailing, semaphore and adventure training with the
Sea Cadets. Learn about life as a Police Cadet and try some tent pitching,
knot tying and pioneering with the Newham Scouts.
39. Find out more about the ParkLives programme happening across Newham
this summer. Enjoy some taster activities and sign-up to free, fun park
sessions in your local area.
40. Have a go on a high ropes course!
41. Try your hand at blacksmithing at the event. Find out how blacksmiths handle
metal to create shapes and objects using a mobile forge.
42. Head to the Newham Village Fete for your chance to win a free family
camping holiday at Debden House (for up to two adults plus four children.)
43. Visit George Drewry VC’s commemorative paving stone by the Cenotaph.
Installed in April 2015, 100 years after George, from Forest Gate, was
awarded the Victoria Cross, the stone is the first of five which will be laid in
the park between now and 2018.
44. Celebrate Newham’s birthday and watch 50 years of Newham in film.
45. Step back in time and have your hair styled into a classic 1960s beehive at
the pop-up hair salon.
46. Look out for walkabout strolling entertainers including 1960s Hippy Chicks
Luna and Starburst and giant Elvis Stilt Walkers presenting some Memphis
magic style to the event.
47. A heritage exhibition of different locations in Newham through the decades
from 1965 to the present day.
48. Rosetta Art Centre will be delivering Op Art workshops inspired by artists from
the 1960s. Find out more about Op Art and get creative and produce your
own Op Art piece to take home.
49. Don’t forget to take and post your #Newhamselfie photos and
@NewhamLondon will retweet some of the best.
50. Chance to win £50 to celebrate 50 years. Make your way to the Showcasing
Newham – past, present and future tent and enter the £50 shopping voucher
competition.
For more information about The Mayor’s Newham Show, visit
www.newham.gov.uk/newhamshow
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Pages 16-17 – GET SET FOR A GREAT SPORTING CHALLENGE
Picture caption: Ferne McCann
Picture caption: Dave Davies
Get ready to lace up your trainers and pull on your wetsuits. Time is running out to
book your place for two of Newham’s most exciting sporting events of the summer,
the Great Newham London Swim and the Morrisons Great Newham London Run.
Great Newham London Swim
Saturday 18 July, Royal Victoria Dock
This is an exciting challenge suitable for all abilities, from first timers to budding
triathletes and open water swim veterans.
Entrants can opt for either a half-mile or a mile course, taking to the water in the
shadow of the O2 Arena and alongside the ExCeL exhibition centre and the
Emirates Air Line. You must be aged 16 ad over to take part in the longer race and
12 and over for the shorter version. Whatever your level of experience, you can
enjoy the water safe in the knowledge that expert safety kayakers will be with you
every stroke of the way.
Ferne McCann, a star of TV’s The Only Way is Essex, is taking on both the run and
the swim, but this is her first open-water swimming event. She said: “I run regularly,
but swimming in the open water, in a wetsuit, will be a whole new experience, so I
am definitely getting a lot of training in!”
Olympic open water swimming silver medallist Dave Davies has some words of
encouragement for Ferne and for anyone else taking on the challenge. He said:
“Open water swimming can be really daunting if you’ve never swum outside of a
pool, but if you enjoy swimming it’s one of the best ways to get active. Once you’ve
experienced the freedom of enjoying the water without lanes, walls or chlorine it can
become very addictive!”
Morrisons Great Newham London Run
Sunday 19 July, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Picture caption: Jo Pavey
With a course that stretches across the picturesque Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park,
runners will cross the finish line for the Morrisons Great Newham London Run on the
former Olympic Stadium’s hallowed track, following in the footsteps of Mo Farah,
Jessica-Ennis Hill and Usain Bolt. Though places for the Family Run event have now
sold out, there’s still time to grab a place in the 10k event and the team relay event,
which have a limited number of places still available.
European 10,000m champion Jo Pavey is a long-time supporter of the Great Run
Series and is encouraging residents to pull on their trainers and get involved. She
said: “I will never forget running in the Olympic Stadium at London 2012, and now
everyone has the chance to enjoy the same atmosphere and experience, which is
fantastic. It’s a great event, and I think the 10K distance is an achievable goal for
most people.”
Marathon world-record holder Paula Radcliffe agrees that 10k is a distance even
novice runners can set their sights on, and has selected six London women to act as
ambassadors for the event. Vicki Read, manager at Newham Leisure Centre in
Plaistow, is one of the women selected by Radcliffe. She said: “You can build
up slowly, and with a crowd behind you, it’s surprising how far you can go. You will
always do better in an atmosphere like that than when you’re running on a treadmill.”
Sir Robin Wales, Mayor of Newham, said: “I hope people grab the opportunity to
take part in one or both of the great Newham events whether it’s for a personal
fitness goal or as a challenge for charity. Whether you’re running, swimming, or just
watching and cheering on the participants, it’s a great weekend for the whole family.”
To sign up for the Great Newham London Swim or the Morrisons Great Newham
London Run, visit www.greatswim.org and www.greatrun.org/newham
Page 18 – ADVERTISEMENTS
WE NEED YOUR VIEWS
Giving our children the Best Start in Life
We want to deliver a package of support to improve outcomes for children and
families across childcare, early education and health. Share your views on the
services that should be provided in our children’s centres and where the centres
should be located. Fill in our online questionnaire by Thursday 23 July at
www.newham.gov.uk/beststart
Paper copies are also available at libraries and children’s centres.
Forest Gate Arts Trail
20 July – 8 August
20 days, 26 venues, more than 40 artists.
With exhibitions, open houses, workshops and Q&A sessions with artists, the Forest
Gate Arts Trail is a series of events you won’t want to miss. To find out more, or
request a full listing of events, please contact the Forest Gate Community
Neighbourhood team at CN.Forestgate@newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 0856.
Page 19 – NEWHAM STARS SHINE SO BRIGHT
Picture caption: From left to right: Cllr Shah, Monazza Shafaq, Cllr Peppiatt,
Megan Perryman from Stonewall and Tessa Sanderson
Picture caption: Uptown dance troupe
Picture caption: The award winners
Newham College of Further Education celebrated the achievements of some of their
most outstanding students at their Shining Stars Awards at the East Ham Campus,
E6. College Principal and Chief Executive, Di Gowland, said: “We are proud of these
exceptional students, and of our staff who have an essential role in guiding,
motivating and teaching. Without their hard work and dedication, there would simply
be no students to award.”
East Ham councillors Lakmini Shah and Quintin Peppiatt presented the award for
Champion in Promotion Equality & Diversity to Monazza Shafaq. Cllr Peppiatt said:
“Newham’s young people are one of our borough’s biggest strengths. It’s an honour
to be here this evening to present this award on behalf of the council.”
More than 300 guests attended, including Olympian Tessa Sanderson CBE, TV star
Ricky Grover, designer Zandra Rhodes and rugby star Martin Offiah.
The evening raised £58,000 to support the Learning Revolution Trust, the college’s
charity that aims to remove financial barriers to people who want to improve their
lives through education.
Shining Stars Awards winners
(Award sponsor in brackets)
Apprentice of the Year (Newham Recorder)
Najwa Bouabdallah
Savile Row Bespoke Tailoring Award
Grace Ransom
Love Food Champion Award (Café Football)
Toran Lynch
Sir John Garlic Cup for Outstanding Engineering Student
Mbala Ndongosi
Champion in Promoting Equality & Diversity Award (Newham Council)
Monazza Shafaq
Lee Alexander McQueen Award
(Howard Kennedy)
Carmen Do
Learning Revolution Trust Student of the Year (UEL)
Solomey Kazaana
Learning Revolution Trust Sports Award
Lavana Neufville
Achievement Award (Westfield Europe Ltd)
Scotts Mutibwa
Contributions to College Life Award (DLA Piper)
Chelsey Cairns
Enterprise and Employability Award (Aspers Group Ltd)
Solomon Oyemade
Outstanding Progress Award (Gateway Qualifi cations)
Elizabeth Filtness
Group of the Year (Total Hospitality Training)
Samirah Alleesaib, Leanne Brett, Samama Darr, Mohammed Ashiq Fahmy, Razina
Ghodiwala, Shamarke Abdi, Almas Ahmed, Precious George, Dillan Hirani, Natalia
Zdanocwicz
AA Cricket Award
Newham College 2014/15 Indoor Cricket Team
Staff of the Year (Grant Thornton UK LLP)
Ben Ankomah
Governors’ Award (Tribal Group Foundation)
Tamanna Khatun
Martin Tolhurst Outstanding Leadership Award
Dimitriya Emilova Garkova
Higher Education Student of the Year (Capita Managed IT Solutions)
Mehak Farook
Student of the Year (Learning Curve Group)
Kewsi Badu
Pages 20-21 – NEWHAM IN PICTURES
1 Sowing seeds for the future! Pupils get gardening at an event to mark the 30th
birthday of Calverton Primary School, E16. 2 Order, order! Councillor Aleen Alarice
shows pupils from Tollgate Primary School around Newham Town Hall’s Council
Chamber, E6. 3 On the cutting edge! Youngsters at Sandringham Primary School,
E7, get busy preparing for the Mayor’s Newham Carnival. 4 Don’t pull any punches!
Punch and Judy perform at a garden party in Central Park, E6, to celebrate
Newham’s 50th birthday. 5 Read all about it! Getting comfortable in the newlyrenovated Forest Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre at The Gate, E7.
Pages 22-23 – TACKLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is a term that covers many kinds of behaviour. It can involve
controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse. Domestic violence
can be perpetrated by any intimate partner or family member, regardless of gender
or sexuality. Domestic violence can include psychological, physical, sexual, financial
or emotional abuse.
Those who seek support from Newham Council and who are identified as high risk
will work with an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA). An IDVA is a
trained specialist who provides a service, with the aim of securing their safety and
the safety of their children. As a victim’s primary point of contact, an IDVA works to
lower someone’s risk and empower them to make changes to their lives by
developing a safety and action plan. IDVAs support and work over the short-to
medium-term to put victims on the path to long-term safety.
To investigate the effectiveness of IDVAs, Newham Council commissioned Professor
Allan Brimicombe from the University of East London to evaluate the success of the
service by looking at whether using the service reduces the chances of someone
being a repeat victim of domestic violence. The results showed a strong connection
between the IDVA service and a reduction in domestic violence, with a 69%
reduction in incidents following support from the IDVA service, and 45% of victims
reporting no further domestic abuse to the police.
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, welcomed the report. He said: “These findings
show that this is a vital service in supporting people at one of the most vulnerable
and frightening points in their lives.”
Councillor Unmesh Desai, Cabinet Member for Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour,
added: “Newham has a zero tolerance approach to domestic and sexual violence,
and this shows how well the Council is working to tackle these issues.” The IDVA
service is provided by the Newham One Stop Shop. If you are experiencing domestic
or sexual violence, call the Newham One Stop Shop on 0845 451 2547 for free and
confidential support. The line is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, or e-mail
info@aanchal.org.uk
One Woman’s Story
Anne has mild to moderate learning difficulties, and a physical disability. She was in
a relationship for six years with her partner Bob, who was her full time carer and
father to her daughter Emily. Bob was verbally and physically abusive to Anne and
was also financially abusive by taking control of her Disability Living Allowance over
a three year period. Anne had never told anyone, as Bob threatened to take Emily
out of the country if she disclosed to anyone what was happening at home.
On one occasion, Bob assaulted Anne and broke her arm. Anne’s mother took her to
hospital to have her injuries looked at Anne finally disclosed the domestic abuse to
staff at the hospital.
Anne’s sister, concerned for Anne’s welfare, attended the police station where she
saw an IDVA. A referral was made to Newham Council’s IDVA Service and Anne
was identified at high risk. Together, the IDVA and Anne discussed a safety plan, as
Anne wanted to end the relationship with Bob. With the help of her IDVA and the
support plan they made together:
• Anne was referred to the Hospital Social Work Team, and Adult Social Care
Services put a new care package in place for Anne, adapting her home and
allocating a carer.
• Anne received help from Children and Young People’s Service to get help in
looking after her daughter.
• Anne was referred to a solicitor, and Bob’s name was removed from the tenancy.
She was also granted a Non Molestation Order, and an order meaning Anne and
Emily could remain living in the family home without threat from serious harm on
Anne or her daughter being abducted.
• IDVA supported Anne through attendance at court hearings. Bob was charged by
the Crown Prosecution Service and was found guilty of the assault. He was also
found guilty of breaching the Non Molestation Order and was taken into custody.
Pages 24-25 – ‘SIGNING UP’ FOR THE NEWHAM DEAF FORUM
Picture caption: Paul Ntulila, signing ‘dream’
Paul Ntulila is the Chair of Newham Deaf Forum, a group of residents that gives a
voice to Newham’s Deaf community, allowing them to share information, seek
advice, and campaign for better access to public services.
Paul, 25, was born in Tanzania and moved to Newham aged three, having lost his
hearing at 18 months old. He now lives in West Ham and joined the Deaf Forum
shortly after its creation in 2013, and there have been big changes in this time. Paul
says: “When I joined the group, it was a hearing-led service, but once I came along I
was happy to take on the role as Chair. Now the Forum is led by Deaf people, which
is important because one of the reasons the Forum exists is to protect what we see
as our Deaf identity, and make sure our language continues. Deaf people value their
language and their culture just like anyone else. We want to be champions for Deaf
people.”
Paul attended the University of Central Lancashire, gaining a degree in Politics and
Deaf Studies, and he played an active role in the student Deaf community. Here in
Newham, he is concentrating on making sure all Deaf people have the confidence to
have their voice heard. He explains: “To start with, I met a lot of people who lacked
confidence, and there are many people who have had bad experiences, for example
with the medical profession.”
Deaf people are often confronted with barriers in how information is displayed, and it
is often assumed that all Deaf people can lip-read, which is not the case. Paul says:
“Very often information is passed to people who are Deaf in written English, which is
not our first language, or they think we can read lips. British Sign Language (BSL)
has its own syntax and structure; it is very different to written English and a lot of
Deaf people – particularly older people and those from abroad cannot understand
written English. Somebody came along from Newham Health Watch, and after
listening to us, services have improved. It’s important we’re listened to on these
issues, because there’s information hearing people can access that Deaf people
can’t. The Forum challenges this and informs people who may not understand what
it’s like to be Deaf.”
Paul currently works part-time for a Deaf company, but his ambition in the future is to
set up his own business as a motivational speaker and trainer in Deaf awareness,
sharing his own story and spreading awareness of Deaf issues. He also has big
plans for the future of the Deaf Forum in Newham, and wants to keep the momentum
going amongst Newham’s Deaf community. He said: “One thing that shows how the
Forum has grown is the drop-in service that now exists for Deaf people. It is run by
social services, who set up the sessions after they visited us at one of our meetings.
If you get a letter, and you don’t read English, or it contains a lot of jargon you don’t
understand, the sessions provide somewhere that you can have things translated
into BSL. This started as a monthly drop-in, and it’s now fortnightly. With enough
demand, it could become a weekly thing. Deaf people do not need to be patronised –
we don’t need anyone to feel sorry for us. We just need to break down the barriers in
our way, and Newham Deaf Forum is helping to build bridges with important
services.”
The Newham Deaf Forum currently meets once a month. For more details, and for
more information on drop-in sessions for Deaf people, email Paul Ntulila on
paulntulila89@gmail.com British Sign Language Interpreters and spoken language
interpreters in Newham are booked through The Language Shop. For more
information, visit www.languageshop.org
Page 26 – ADVERTISEMENT
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Top tip: Recycle all the newspapers and envelopes from your living room.
If you are unsure about any items or want to check a collection day visit
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Page 27 – GUIDE TO WHAT’S HOT IN SUMMER
Summer is here and in Newham we promise a host of fun opportunities for people to
get out, get active and join in.
Every child and young person in Newham has received, through their school, a copy
of the Summer in Newham Guide 2015. Inside you will find information on a huge
amount of free summer activity available in the borough between now and the end of
September.
There is something for everyone, including the Summer Reading Challenge,
sessions in more than a dozen sports and, as part of the Summer School, courses
ranging from horse riding to hairdressing, and from cake decorating to caring for
animals. You’ll also find a wall-planner to help you plan your summer break.
Young Mayor of Newham Yaseen Bux said: “I encourage all young people to get the
most out of their Summer in Newham Guide and discover the full range of what’s
going on near them – whether that’s heading along to one of our big free events like
Under The Stars, or enrolling on a free course as part of the Summer School.
Thousands of people already enjoy what we’re offering and I want many more to get
out and get active in the months ahead.”
The guide also contains information on how to get involved in elections for Young
Mayor and the Youth Council. Yaseen added: “This is your chance to promote the
interests of Newham’s young people and get the most out of the opportunities
available to you. It’s important that every young person makes their voice heard.”
Nursery, primary and secondary school pupils have the Summer in Newham 2015
brochure and additional copies are available in community neighbourhood centres,
youth zones and colleges. You can also pick one up at the Mayor’s Newham Show
in Central Park, East Ham, on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July.
For information of free events and activities for everyone to enjoy, including free
courses at the Summer School, visit www.newham.gov.uk/summer or
www.newham.gov.uk/summerschool
Page 28 – ADVERTISEMENTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGH SUSTAINED TRANSPORT APPROACHES
Share your views and help improve Newham through better connections
and neighbourhoods for local people. You can earn rewards for your time.
www.newham.gov.uk/pasta
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework
Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant
agreement no 602624-2
Older Persons Freedom Pass Applications from July 2015
All applications for an Older Persons Freedom Pass must now
be completed online.
If you don’t have access to a computer then you can visit any of Newham’s ten
libraries to use a computer for free and receive support to get online.
It is no longer possible to apply for a Freedom Pass at the Post Office.
If you’re unable to apply online then you can pick up a paper form from any of
Newham’s ten libraries.
For more information or to find out if you’re eligible for a Freedom Pass visit
www.freedompass.org or call London Councils on 0300 330 1433 (Monday to
Sunday, 8am to 8pm).
Don’t ignore it, report it!
Download the free Love Newham app now at www.newham.gov.uk/lovenewham
Love Clean Streets
Page 29 – ON ART TRAIL IN FOREST GATE
Last month, the new-look Community Neighbourhood Centre at The Gate,
Woodgrange Road, E7, opened its doors to residents. Building on the centre’s
function as a library, the refurbishments include extra community space for events
and meetings, free Wi-Fi and a coffee shop run by local independent retailer
CoffeE7.
The existing library services are still in place but are now part of a wider offer to
residents, providing space to find out what’s taking place in their local community
and ways they can get involved.
The first high profile event making use of the additional space is the Forest Gate Arts
Trail, which kicks off on 20 July, with 20 days of exhibitions, open houses,
workshops and Q&A sessions with artists. This is the first year that the Arts Trail has
been attempted and it is truly a community partnership affair. The programme is
being organised by a group of local artists and the Forest Gate Community
Neighbourhood Team who are working together to produce a trail which will,
hopefully, become an annual event.
More than 40 artists will be exhibiting their works, with paintings, sculptures,
ceramics, jewellery and more, across 26 venues in the neighbourhood, including The
Gate Community Neighbourhood Centre, Woodgrange Market and local coffee
shops. There are activities to suit every resident, whatever you consider art to be.
Councillor Rohima Rahman is the Lead Councillor for Forest Gate Community
Neighbourhood. She said: “The refurbishment at the Forest Gate Community
Neighbourhood Centre was undertaken to help people get more involved in their
local neighbourhood. The Forest Gate Arts Trail is a great example of this. This is
the first time we have attempted the Arts Trail and I am impressed at the way the
local arts community has come together to deliver an innovative and ambitious
programme of events. I would encourage everyone to come down to The Gate, and
other venues in Forest Gate, to enjoy it for themselves.”
To request a full listing of the events in the Forest Gate Arts Trail, email the Forest
Gate Community Neighbourhood Team at CN.Forestgate@newham.gov.uk or call
020 3373 0856.
Pages 30-31 – OUR NEWHAM
Top marks for Newham head teacher
Picture caption: Mr Harris (Centre) with Greg Davis (Left) and Jo Trigg (Right),
from awards sponsors The Consortium
Paul Harris, head teacher at Curwen Primary School in Plaistow, has taken the Head
teacher of the Year award at the 2015 TES Schools Awards. Hosted this year by the
writer and comedian Greg Davis, the awards recognise outstanding contributions
made by education teams and individuals to help students around the country to
succeed, both inside and outside the classroom.
Mr Harris has been the head teacher at Curwen since 2006, guiding the school to an
Outstanding rating from inspectors Ofsted in 2009, and building on that success
since to raise academic standards at the school. He has taken his winning formula
on the road to help other schools, including Kensington Primary School, E12, where
he has become acting head teacher.
Ann Mroz, editor of the TES – formerly known as the Times Educational Supplement
– said: “Paul Harris is a galvanising force in school and the community, going
beyond his role to support and inspire others.”
Sweet success for design students
Picture caption: The college’s winning team
Newham College business students have been picked to re-design a sweet shop in
Café Football, at Westfield Stratford City, E15. They were selected for the job after
pitching their ideas to a panel of professionals at the Café Football headquarters in a
Dragons’ Den-style selection process for the job, beating two other pitches for the
job.
The BTEC Business student who introduced the winning pitch, Abu Sorwar Toki,
said: “My team and I spent over a month preparing for it. We researched Café
Football and visited their sweet shop, as well as other businesses to get ideas on
how to attract more customers. We also had presentation training from Newham
College’s business trainers and worked with a design team who helped us create a
mood board for the pitch.”
Song, dance and dinner in Canning Town
A community-minded Newham resident is holding a free event in Canning Town to
bring people together for an afternoon of fun. All are invited down to The Hub, 123
Star Lane, E16, on Saturday 18 July between 4 and 7pm to enjoy world music,
dancing, and getting to know new people. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish of
food to share. If you are interested in performing at the event as a musician or
singer, contact Vicky Sutton on 07752 877 425.
Coffee, tea, and a health MOT
Stratford Library will host a special coffee morning for those who would like to find
out more about health and wellbeing support services. Residents are invited down
on Thursday 9 July, between 10.30am and 12noon, for a coffee and a chat.
Specialist experts will be on hand for a range of medical topics, including the Stroke
Association, support services for tuberculosis (TB), and representatives from ASK –
a mental health charity based in the borough. If you’re living with diabetes, you can
speak with one of our Diabetes champions, or find out if you might be at risk of
developing the condition. There will also be the chance to take a Health MOT, to
make sure you’re looking after your medical needs. For more information, email
CHsocialcare@newham.gov.uk or call 020 3373 1615.
Win tickets for Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games
Picture caption: The women’s 3,000m race
This is your chance to get your hands on a pair of free tickets for the prestigious
IAAF Diamond League event when it returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on
24-26 July.
Some of the world’s best athletes will be in action, including Greg Rutherford,
Jessica Ennis-Hill and Mo Farah, marking three years on from the ‘Super Saturday’
where they each struck Olympic gold in one incredible night. New stars will also
grace the famous track, such as European Indoor pentathlon champion Katarina
Johnson-Thompson and rising sprint star Dina Asher- Smith, who recently broke the
British 100m record.
The Newham Mag have four pairs of tickets to give away. To be in with a chance of
winning a pair, send an email to Newham.Mag@newham.gov.uk or a postcard to
Newham Mag, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU before 13 July, specifying
your preference of Friday or Saturday night tickets. For more information on the
Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games or to book tickets visit www.britishathletics.org.uk
Pages 32-33 – KIDS CORNER
Poem
Classroom after school
Whiteboard crammed with
Numeracy notes,
Begging to be rubbed out,
While other whiteboards gloat.
A faltering football boot left
Alone,
Waiting for his partner,
Next to a toy bone.
A island of spilt glue,
With ships of pencil shaving,
Rubbers bathing.
The vacuum cleaner
Sounded like world war two,
It is dirty like the zoo,
VROOM!!!! Tidy up
With a BROOM!!!
Assma Faci, 10
Pages 34-38 – WHAT’S ON
OUR THRILLING THREE…
1. Super Science Month – Sat 11, Sun 12, Sat 18 and Sun 19 July, 12.302.30pm. Make stories come alive at Discover Children’s Story Centre, High
Street, E15 4QZ. £4.50 for Newham residents, and free for under twos. To
book call 020 8536 5555
2. Manor Park Jumble Trail – Sat 11 July, 12pm- 5pm. Like a car boot sale, but
on your street! Run by residents, stalls are being set in the Manor Park area.
For more information, and to set-up a stall, visit
www.jumbletrail.com/event/E125BD2015
3. Tokyo Diary – until 26 August, at Stratford Circus, E15 1BX. A new installation
of pocket-size souvenirs from across Japan.
MENTION THE MAG…
Summer is the season for cricket, and all across Newham there are fantastic
opportunities to get out on the pitch. Essex County Cricket Club are running
coaching sessions for young people in August at New Vic Sixth Form College, Prince
Regent Lane, E13. Whatever your ability, courses are being offered for under nines
(4 August), girls aged eight-13 (5 August) under 11s (6 August), and under 13s (7
August) with coaches from Essex Auto Group Graham Gooch Cricket Centre. All
courses run 10am-3.30pm, and if you mention this issue of the Newham Mag, the
cost is reduced to £30 (usually £35). For more details, visit
www.essexcricket.org.uk/cricket-centre and to book call 01245 254 028
TRY SOMETHING NEW…FORAGING
Learn what plants you can eat in the urban environment, and join Caravanserai on a
foraging walk. The free event is being held Sat 18 July, 11am-1pm at their site at 100
– 116 Silvertown Wy, Canning Town, E16 1EA. Develop your ability to identify useful
plants – you’ll find that once you know what you’re looking for, things will start to
spring out in front of you in a range of environments and unexpected places.
Libraries unless stated
UNDER FIVES
Music and Rhyme
Tues, 10.30-11.15am, Custom House
Rhyme Time
Thurs, 1.30-2.15pm, Custom House; Mon, 4-4.45pm, Canning Town
Storytelling
Mon, 11am-12noon, Tues, 10-11am, Beckton Globe; Mon, 10.30-11.15am, Custom
House; Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Tues 11am-12noon, The Gate; Tues,
10.30-11.30am, Thurs, 9.45-10.45am, East Ham; Tues, 10-11am, Sat 11.30am-1pm,
Green St; Fri, 10-11am, Manor Park; Thurs, 2-3pm, North Woolwich; Tues 10-11am,
Thurs, 2-3pm, Plaistow; Tues and Fri, 11am-12noon, Stratford
Stay and Play
Support for parents and carers to develop their child through play. Term time. Weds
10am-12noon and Sat 11am-1pm, Stratford; Thurs, 1.30-3.30pm, Jack Cornwell
C.C; Tues, 9.30- 10.30am, Jeyes C.C, Tues, 10am-12noon, Grassroots; Thurs, 12pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 2-4pm, Thurs, 2-4pm, Sat, 11.30am-1pm, Green St
Music and Movement
Sessions for parents/carers and children.Mon, 10.30-11.30am, Grassroots
Baby Sing-a-Long
Thurs, 1-1.30pm, North Woolwich
YOUNG PEOPLE
Board Games Club (7-13yrs) Play chess, Checkers, Ludo, Pictionary and more.
Term time. Thurs, 4-6pm, Green St and Custom House; Thurs, 4.30-6pm, North
Woolwich; Tues and Fri, 4-5pm, Stratford (term time); Sat, 2.30-4pm, Manor Park
Games Club (7-16yrs)
Sony PS3, XBox360, Nintendo Wii, board games and more. Tues, 3.30-5.15pm,
Custom House; Mon, 3.30-5pm, Plaistow; Thurs, 4-6pm, Canning Town; Wed, 3.305pm, Forest Gate
Homework Club
Mon, 3.30-4.30pm, North Woolwich; Mon, 4-6pm, Stratford; Weds, 3.30-5.15pm,
Manor Park; Thurs, 4-6pm, Plaistow; Fri, 3.30-5.30pm, Canning Town; Fri, 4-5pm,
Beckton; Fri, 4-5.30pm, East Ham; Sat, 10am-12noon, The Gate; Sat, 2-3.30pm,
Green St
Froud Young Project (7-16yrs)
Activities for young people. Mon, 3.30-5.30pm, Jack Cornwell C.C
Children’s Movie Club
Booking essential. Thurs, 4-6pm, 7-12yrs, The Gate; Sat, 3.30-5pm, 0-13yrs (under
8s must be accompanied by an adult), Green St
Arts and Craft Workshop (5+yrs)
Mon 3.30-5pm, Fri 3.30-5pm, Sat 1-2pm, Green Street; Tues, 4-5pm, Plaistow; Sat,
2-3pm, Canning Town; Sat, 2-3pm, Custom House
Young Readers Club (7-12yrs)
Read and discuss your favourite books. Tues, 4-5.15pm, North Woolwich; Sat,
10.30am-12noon, Manor Park
Children’s Movie Matinee (0-13yrs)
Sat 3.30-5.30pm, Green St
Let’s Start Sewing (7-16yrs)
Beginner sewing classes. Sat, 12noon-3pm, Woodman C.C. Woodman St, E16.
Email theteam@kefoundation.org.uk
Spelling Bee Club (7-13yrs)
Tues, 3.30-4.30pm, Green St
Spanish Club (7-14yrs)
Weds, 4-5pm, Beckton. Email vane_macia@hotmail.es
ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT
Time-2-Craft (16yrs+)
Sat, 10am-12noon, Stratford
Chess Club
Mon, 5.30-7.30pm, and Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, East Ham Weds, 3.30-5pm, Green St
Thurs, 5.30-7.30pm, Stratford Fri, 3.30-5.15pm, The Gate
Coffee Mornings
Mon, 11am-12.30pm, North Woolwich; Tues, 10-11.30am, Beckton; Tues 14 July,
10.30am-12noon, Manor Park; Tues, 11am-12.30pm, Custom House; Weds 15 July,
10am-12noon, East Ham; Weds 15 July, 10.30am-2pm, Green St; Thurs, 1011.30am, Canning Town; Thurs 9 July, 10am-12noon, Stratford; Fri, 10-11am, Jeyes
C.C
Do It Online (18yrs+)
Six or eight-week basic computer training. Advance booking required, contact library
directly. Tues, 10am-12noon and Thurs 10am-12noon, The Gate; Tues, 10am12noon, East Ham; Tues 10am-12noon and 2-4pm, Plaistow; Mon, 10am- 12noon,
Manor Park; Weds, 2-4pm, Stratford; Tues, 11am-1pm, Thurs, 10am-12noon, Green
St; Thurs, 10am-12noon, Katherine Rd C.C; Wed, 10am-12noon, Plaistow
Knit & Natter (16yrs+)
Weds, 10am-12noon, Beckton; Fri, 10.30-11.30am, Canning Town; Fri, 10am12noon, East Ham; Tues, 10.30am-12.30pm, Manor Park; Weds, 10.30am12.30pm, Green St
ICT Surgery
IT advice for all ages. Mon, 10am-12noon and 2-3pm, Plaistow; Wed, 10.30am12noon, Stratford; Fri, 2-4pm, Canning Town
Weekly Get Together
Try new things. Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Green St. Call 020 3373 0857
Love Newham app drop-in
Learn how to report issues via the app. Mon, 10.30-11.30am, The Gate
Community Links Drop In
Debt, housing and benefit advice. Call 020 8548 9825 to make an appointment.
Thurs 9 July, 3.30-5.30pm, Katherine Road C.C Call 020 8548 9845; Mon 6 July, 122pm, Green St. Call 020 3373 9857
ICT Drop-in Session
Set up a My Newham profile and create an email account. Fri, 10am-12noon, The
Gate; Fri, 10am-12noon, Green St
Bingo Night (16yrs+)
Thurs, 6-7pm, Green St
East Ham Youth Zone
Sony PS4, DJ decks and other activities. Tues, 4-7pm, East Ham
Happy Living Club
Indoor and outdoor activities for over 50s. Tues and Weds, 1.30-5.30pm, Jeyes C.C
Safer Neighbourhood Team Drop-in
Fri, 12noon-1pm, Stratford
Deafroots Deaf Club
Learn new and exciting things. Mon, 1.30-3.30pm, Stratford. Members £1, Nonmembers £2
Silver Surfers IT Course
Fri, 2-3.30pm, Beckton
Support in Action
Thurs, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C
Martial Arts (16yrs+)
Tues, 5-6pm, Jack Cornwell C.C
Get on Target Business
Advice Surgery Tues, 12noon-2pm, North Woolwich. Call 07931 576 483 to book.
SpEC Speaking English with Confidence
Mon, 10-11am, North Woolwich; Mon, 10-11am, Plaistow; Mon, 11am-12noon, East
Ham; Mon 10-11am, Weds 10-11am, Thurs 10- 11am, Green St; Tues 1.30- 2.30pm,
Thurs 6-7pm, Sat 10am-12noon, Stratford; Weds, 10-11am, Manor Park; Weds,
11am-12noon, Canning Town; Weds, 11am-12noon, The Gate
Life in the UK Classes
Weds, 10am-12noon, East Ham; Fri 12.30-2.30pm, Green Street; Weds, 12.302.30pm, Fri, 10am-12noon, Plaistow; contact 020 8542 3904 for information
Chai and Chat Women Group (18yrs+)
For women who use mental health service. Weds, 10.30am-12.30pm, Plaistow
Ebony East Steel Pan Academy
Tues, 4.30-6.00pm (11-16yrs); Weds, 3.30-5.30pm (8-11yrs), One Love Community
Centre, 1 Bishops Ave, E13 0PU. Call 07565124701. £4, 1st session free
Friday Film Club
Fri, 2pm, Plaistow
Grants Surgery
Guidance for Let’s Get the Party Started and Go For It grants. Mon 6 July, 3.30-5pm,
Green St; Thurs 9 July, 4-6pm, Manor Park
Newham Steelband
Sessions for beginners Tues and Thurs, 6.30-8.40pm, Canning Town Caravanserai,
110-116 Silvertown Wy, E16. £4. To register call 07927 644 629
Work Place Drop-Ins
Weds 8 July, 2-4pm, Stratford. For more information email
rehana.b@newham.gov.uk
Sewing Bees (18yrs+)
Sat, 2-4pm, The Gate
CYANA
Cancer You Are Not Alone, Information and advice. Thurs 23 July, 3-5pm, The Gate
Adult Reading Groups
Sat, 12noon-1pm, Green St; Thurs 16 July, 6.30-7.30pm, East Ham. Email
easthamreaders@gmail.com for current book and more info
Alcohol Awareness
Thurs 16 July, 3-5pm, The Gate
Rabbits Rd Institute Conversation Club
Thurs, 10-11am, Manor Park
UEL Drop-in Tues 7 July, 10am-12noon, The Gate
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Bumps and Babies (up to 1yr)
A free homebased meet up every Wed, 1-3pm for expectant parents and those with
babies. Email newhamnct@hotmail.com
Meet and Greet
Mums, Bumps and Babies
Fri in various cafes around Newham. Visit www.netmums.com or email
jojostevie@live.com
Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre
Mon, Needlecraft, 10am-12noon, £2. Tues, Parent and Toddler Group, 10am12noon, £1; Bingo, 10am-12noon, £1 Wed, Keep Fit, 10-11am, £2 Employment 1-21 support, by appointment. Creche available Thurs, Tai-Chi, £2, first session free,
10.30am-12noon; Line Dancing, £1, first session free, 1-3pm; Mon-Fri, After School
Club for Gallions, Britannia Village, St Joachim’s and Drew primary schools. Mon-Fri,
Open Access After School Club, 4-6pm, £3 per day. Royal Docks Learning & Activity
Centre, Albert Rd, E16. Call 020 7476 1666. Visit www.rdlac.org.uk. Search
rdlaccommunity on Facebook
Junior Volunteer Police Cadets (10-12 yrs, term time)
Wed, 3.30-5pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £1.
Senior Volunteer Police Cadets (13-17 yrs)
Wed, 6.30-9pm, Little Ilford School, Browning Rd, E12, £2.50. Thurs, 6.30-9pm,
Eastlea Community School, Exning Rd, E16, £2.50. Call 07500 881 378
BOXING AND SELF DEFENCE
Boxing (Newham College)
Mon, 5-6pm, East Ham College, High St South, E6
Fight For Peace Boxing
Mon to Fri, 4-5pm 10-14yrs Mon to Fri, 5-9pm, 14+yrs Woodman St, North
Woolwich, E16. Call 020 7474 0054
Punch Out (16yrs+)
Fri, 4-5pm, Katherine Rd C.C, 254 Katherine Rd, E7
Gurumu Taekwondo
Mon and Weds. Children 6-7.30pm. Juniors and seniors 7.45-9.45pm. Monega
Primary School, Halley Rd, E12 6TT. Call 07931 709 140. Fees apply.
Stratford Judo
Competition training, juniors (8-14yrs), Tues and Thurs, 6.30-8pm; seniors (15+yrs),
Tues and Thurs, 8-9.30pm. Beginners, juniors (8-14yrs) Wed, 6.30-7.45pm; seniors
(15+yrs), Wed, 7.45-9.15pm. From £2-£5 per class. Carpenters and Dockland
Centre, 98 Gibbins Rd, E15. Call 07985 601 260 www.stratfordjudo.com
West Ham Boys ABC
Mon, Wed, Fri, mixed (8-16yrs), 5-6pm. Sat, boys (6-11yrs), 10-11am, girls (716yrs), 11am- 12noon, £2. 2 London Rd, E13. Call 020 8472 3614
Indian Martial Arts
Tues and Thurs, 5.30pm: Sun, 9.30am. Martial Arts Centre, 27 Romford Rd, E15. £5
or free for INUF users. Call 07703 594 398
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Janice’s Fitness
Mon, 7.15-7.45pm, flatter abs, £3, The Hartley Centre, E6. Call 07818 000 643
Twisted Pink Street Dance
7-11yrs, Thurs, 6-7pm, St Luke’s Church, Tarling Rd, E16. 12+yrs, Fri, 6-7pm,
Maryland Studioz, 84 Leytonstone Rd, E15. £3. Call 07961 544 017
Zumba fitness
Mon and Weds, 7-8pm, £5 and £4 for 2nd class. Vicarage Ln Community Centre,
Govier Cl, E15. Call 07500 898 665
Zumba
Weds and Thurs, 7-8pm, London Tamil Sangam Centre, 396 High St North, E12
6PG. £5. Call 07720 805 505
Unity Zumba
Mon, 8-9pm, Hartley Centre, Barking Rd, E6. Tues, 8-9pm, St Mark’s Centre,
Tollgate Rd, E6. Weds, 8-9pm, Hartley Centre, Barking Rd, E6. Thurs, 8-9pm, St
Mark’s Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Sun, 6.30-7.30pm, The Well Community Centre,
Vicarage Ln, E6. £5. Call 07886 884 573.
Let’s Yoga
Thurs, 6.30-7.30am, Grassroots, £5; Sat, 10am- 12noon, Jeyes C.C, £1; Wed, 79pm, Jeyes C.C, £1; Thurs, 7-8.30pm, Field C.C, Free
Lee Valley Cycling (12-25yrs)
Wed, 4.30-6pm, Lee Valley VeloPark, £5 or £50 for 12 wk course. Pre-booking
essential, email michelle.daniel@activeNewham.org.uk
Indoor Tennis
Mon, 6-8pm, Lee Valley Hockey & Tennis Centre, £3. Pre-booking essential, email
michelle.daniel@activeNewham.org.uk
Mini Tennis
Tues, 4-5pm, and 5-6pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs; Thurs, 4.30-5.30pm and
5.30-6.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, 4-8yrs and 8-16yrs. £50 for 10 sessions.
Email michelle.daniel@activeNewham.org.uk
Outdoor Tennis (14-25yrs)
Fri, 5-7pm, Stratford Park. Email michelle.daniel@activeNewham.org.uk
Tone-Tastic (18yrs+)
Mon, 2-3pm (free), Fri, 10.30- 11.30am, (£1.50), Field C.C
Salsa Dancing (18yrs+)
Tues, 11.45am-12.45pm, Field C.C
Ballroom Dancing (18yrs+)
Thurs, 2.30-4pm, Field C.C
Athlefit
All ages and abilities. Wed, 11am-12noon, Jack Cornwell C.C
Zumba
All ages and abilities. Tues, 10.30-11.30am, Field C.C (£1); Mon, 9.30-10.30am,
Jack Cornwell C.C (£3); Fri, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C (£2, over 50s free).
Aerobic Exercise
Workout and body stretching Tues, 9.30-10.30am, Jack Cornwell C.C. £2
Get Active, Get Healthy – Walk to the Park
Mon, 10.39-11.30am, Manor Park
50+ ACTIVITIES
Age UK East London Nordic Walks (18+)
Tues, 9.30-10.45am, meet at Age UK East London Newham Branch, 655 Barking
Rd, E13 Sun, 10-11am, meet at entrance of the Copper Box, Queen Elizabeth
Olympic Park, E20. Call 07989 938 242
Health Walks
Mon, 2pm, starts by the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120. Tues,
10am, starts outside Pret a Manger at Stratford Station. Call 0300 124 0123. Tues,
1.30pm, starts at the corner of Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and
Woodford Rd. Call 0844 414 2728. Wed, 10.30am, starts outside Hamfrith Centre,
McGrath Rd, E15. Call 07870 291 120. Thurs, 1.30pm, starts at the corner of
Wanstead Flats at the junction of Capel Rd and Woodford Rd. Call 07908 744 555
Thurs, 2pm, starts by the War Memorial, Central Park, E6. Call 07518 750 120 Fri,
10.30am, starts outside St Mark’s Community Centre, Tollgate Rd, E6. Call 07908
744 555
Newham Striders
Daily walking group
Call 0300 124 0123.
Nordic Walking
Wed, 9.30am. Meet at Field C.C. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Call 07783 660 429
Fri, 6.30-8pm. Meet at Newham Leisure Centre, E13 Sun, 10-11.30am. Meet at East
Ham Leisure Centre, E6
Young at Heart
Bingo Club. Mon, 12noon-4pm, £1. Jeyes C.C
Ballroom Dancing
Mon, 10am-12noon, St Paul’s Church Centre, Burges Rd, E6. £2.50 per session.
Call 07761 209 463
Active Centre Bingo (50+yrs)
Thurs, 7-9pm, Jack Cornwell C.C; Mon, 12noon-4pm, Jeyes C.C
Over 50s club
Thurs, 10am-12noon, Beckton
ICCAN
Faith based group with cultural activities. Fri, 12noon-2pm, Jeyes C.C
Active & Connected
Social group for gay and bi men. Last Thursday of each month. For information
contact 020 7791 2855
Active Centre 50+ Group
Weds, 12noon-4pm, Field C.C
Dominos Group
Fri, 6-10pm, Field C.C
Tea Dance
Weds 15 July, 1-3pm, St Mark’s C.C. £1.50
Chair Based Yoga
Tues, 12.30-1.30pm, Manor Park
GREEN
Green Gym
Weds, 10am-1pm, meet at Visitor Centre in East Ham Nature Reserve, Norman Rd,
E6. Call 07845 973 156
Green Volunteering
Tues and Thurs, 10am-2pm. Silvertown Wy, E16 (opp. Hallsville Rd)
Garden Club
Tues, 1-3pm, Thurs, 4-7pm, Sat, 10am-4pm, Abbey Gdns, Bakers Row, E15
Gardening Thymes Gardening Club
Fri, 11am-1pm, Bowling Green, Central Park, High St South, E6
Grow Together Be Together Community Gardening Club
Wed, 10am-1pm. Sat, 1pm-3pm Flanders Field, Melbourne Rd entrance, E6. Call
020 8586 7070
Caravanserai Garden Volunteering
Thurs and Sat, 11am-3pm, Silvertown Wy, E16. For information call 07773 863 384
DOORSTEP CLUBS
Call 0300 124 0123. Unless otherwise stated.
Athletics Club (14yrs+)
A multi-sport session focusing on athletics, football and the gym. Tues, 6-7pm,
Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07718 394 756
Gym & Basketball (14yrs+)
Tues, 6-10pm, £2, Rokeby School, Barking Rd, E16
Stunt & Tumble (14yrs+)
Thurs, 7.30-9pm, £5, Talent Cheer & Dance, Gallions Reach, Armada Wy, E6. Call
07866 612 610
FEMALE SPORTS
Basketball Sessions
Tues, 4-5pm, Chobham Academy, 40 Cheering Ln, E20
Dare2Dance (12-16yrs)
Street dance, Fri, 3.30-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13
Female Boxfit (14yrs+)
Mon, 4.15-5.15pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07970 783 526
Girls Football (11-16yrs)
Tues, 4-5.30pm and Thurs, 5-6pm, Newham Leisure Centre. Fri, 5-7pm, Memorial
Park, E15
Girls Group Cycling (11-15 yrs)
Tues and Thurs, 5-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13
Just Play (14yrs+)
Wed, 6.30-8pm, multi-sports (term time). Cumberland School, E13. Call 0300 124
0123
Abs Blast (11-15yrs)
Thurs, 5.30-6pm, £3.10, Newham Leisure Centre, E13
Athlefit (14-18yrs)
Athletic fitness, Wed, 5.30-6.30pm, £1. Flanders Community Centre, Napier Rd, E6.
Call 07718 394 756
Get Back into Netball
Tues, 6-7.30pm, juniors, 7.30-9pm, seniors, £2. Lister Community School, E13. Call
07717 281 529
Female Only Gym Sessions
Mon, 3-4pm, 16-25yrs. Mon and Wed, 7.30-10.30pm. Tues and Thurs, 12noon
1.30pm. Sun, 3-5pm. 11-15yrs. £4.65, Newham Leisure Centre, E13.
Keepfit
Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East Centre, E15. Call 07950 944 095
Ladies Only Keep Fit
Wed, 10am, £1, Chandos East Centre, Chandos Rd, E15. Thurs, 10am, £1.50,
Rokeby Centre, Rokeby St, E15
Women’s Badminton
Fri, 1-2.30pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6, £2, equipment provided. Call 07930
162 505
Women United AFC (11yrs+)
Mon (term time), 6-7.15pm, £1, Kingsford School, E6. Call 07792 932 979
Zumba and Tone
Tues, 1.15-2.15pm, £1. St Bartholomew’s Church Hall, Barking Rd, E6. Call 07944
775 679
Women’s Martial Arts (16yrs+)
Tues, 5.15-6.15pm, Jack Cornwell C.C. Ring 07473 030 250.
SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Ability Club (14-25yrs)
Multi sports for disabled young people. Wed, 5.30-6.30pm and Fri, 4.45-6pm,
NewVIc, E13
Athletics (8-18yrs)
Tues, 4.15-6.15pm, Brampton Manor, Roman Rd, E6. Thurs, 4.30-5.55pm, St
Angela’s Ursuline School, E7. Email cnourrice@englandathletics.org
Family Swims
Sat, 4.30-5.30pm, Newham Otters Swimming Club, Newham Leisure Centre, E13.
Call 0300 124 0123. Sun, 12.30-2pm, Family Swim, Balaam Leisure Centre, £5. Call
0300 124 0123
Get Fit for Free
Tues, 1.30-3.30pm and Fri, 10am-12noon. Free gym use for people with learning
disabilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. To book an induction call 0300 124 0123
Sensory Play (U5yrs)
Wed, (term time) 1.30pm-3pm, Oliver Thomas Children’s Centre, Mathews Ave, E6.
Email Naomi.ferron@oliverthomas.newham.sch.uk or call 020 8821 0997
Swim for Families Dealing with Autism
Wed, 4-5pm, Balaam Leisure Centre, E13. Call 0300 124 0123
Support In Action (18yrs+)
Indoor and outdoor activities, advice and support. Thurs, 12noon-4pm, to Jeyes C.C
RUNNING
Beckton Park Run
Sat, 9am, Beckton Park South, E16. Call 07718 394 756 www.parkrun.org/beckton
East End Road Runners
Tues and Thurs, 7pm. Sun, 9am. Meet on the track. Coached sessions for all
abilities. Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Call 07979 261 647
West Ham Park Run
Sun, 11am. Meet at Central Park Keepers Lodge. Call 020 8257 4505
Run England
£2 unless stated. Sun, 10am-12noon, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, (meet on track).
Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13 (meet on track). Mon, 5.45-6.45pm,
Newham Dockside, E16 (meet at reception). Wed, 12noon-1pm, Newham Dockside,
E16 (meet at reception). Thurs, 5.15-6.15pm, UEL Docklands Campus, E16 (meet at
reception). Sat 10-11.30am, Wanstead Flats, E12 (meet at Harrow Rd Changing
Pavilion). Sat 10-11.30am, Memorial Park, E15, £4 (meet at car park). Call 07718
394 874
SPORTS
Athletics
Newham and Essex Beagles Athletics Club. Mon and Wed, 6-9pm. Foundation
Groups (8-10 yrs), Mon, 7-8pm and Wed, 6-7pm, £5. Terence McMillan Stadium,
Newham Leisure Centre, E13. Visit www. newhamandessexbeagles.co.uk
BMX (6-16yrs)
Sun, 10am-12noon, £3. Gooseley Playing Fields, St Albans Ave, E6. Call 07961 333
615
Fencing with Newham Swords
Tues, 6-9pm, Thurs, 6-9pm, Fri, 7-10pm. Classes for adults (18+), and mini-pirates
(4-7yrs). UEL SportsDock Call 07956 618 898
Indoor Cricket (8-16yrs)
Wed, 6-8pm, £2, Lister Community School, E13, email
michelle.daniel@activeNewham.org.uk
Black Arrows Badminton
Club Adults: Fri, 7-9pm, Juniors: Sat, 10am-12noon, £3.70, East Ham LC. Adults:
Weds, 7-10pm, UEL SportsDock. Call 07932 037173
FOOTBALL
AIR Football (16yrs+)
Tues, 1-3pm, Fri, 10am- 12noon, Memorial Park, Memorial Ave, E15. Fri, 3-5pm,
Beckton Powerleague, E6. Visit www.airfootball.co.uk
Football and Athletics
Thurs, 4-5.30pm, Britannia Village, 65 Evelyn Rd, E16
Football & Multi Sports Mon, 4-5.30pm, Newham
Leisure Centre, E13. Wed, 5-6pm, Stratford MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15
Mayor’s Football League
U10yrs, U12yrs, Mon, 4.30-6pm, U16yrs, U18yrs, 6-7pm Newham Leisure Centre,
E13
Premier League (16yrs+)
6-a-side (4 subs) Weds, 7-10pm, Newham Leisure Centre, E13
WHU Kicks
Mon, Tues, Fri, 4-7pm, WHUCST, Beckton 3G, 60A Albatross Cl, E6. Thurs, 6.307.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12. Thurs, 6.30-7.30pm,
Stratford Park MUGA, West Ham Ln, E15. Sat 10.30am-12noon, Newham Leisure
Centre, E13
Ascension Football
Sat, 10-11.30am, £3. Reception to 11yrs. King George V Park, King George Ave,
E16. Call 07806 584 925
BASKETBALL
Basketball & Multi Sports
Fri, 5-6.30pm, 8-19yrs, Snowshill MUGA, Snowshill Rd, E12
Basketball Sessions
Thurs, 5.30-6.30pm, Little Ilford Learning Zone, 1 Rectory Rd, E12
National League
Mon, 6-8pm, U13/14yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, U15/16yrs, Rokeby School, E16. Thurs, 4.306pm, U13/14yrs boys, U14yrs girls; 6-8pm,U16yrs, Newham Leisure Centre, E13, 68pm, U18yrs, Cumberland School, E13
NCFE Sports – Basketball
Thurs, 5-7pm, East Ham Leisure Centre. To register email sports@newham.ac.uk
or call 020 8257 4255
Senior Programme
Mon, 7.30-9.30pm, Division 2 women and division 3/4 men. Rokeby School, E16.
Call 07947 401 616
Newham All Star Sports Academy (NASSA)
Sessions £1 unless indicated. Juniors, Fri, 4-6pm Cumberland School, E13. National
league U13yrs, U14yrs, U16yrs, Tues, 6-8pm, Rokeby School, E16. National league
U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, Rokeby School, E16. National league U13yrs, U14yrs,
U16yrs, Thurs, 6-8pm, SportsDock. National league U18yrs, Tues, 8-10pm, UEL
SportsDock. Junior boys and girls, Sat, 10.20am-12.20pm, UEL SportsDock, £2.Call
07703 503 995. www.nassasports.org.uk
Youngbloods Basketball
All sessions cost £1. U12yrs, mixed, Sat, 1-3pm, East Ham Leisure Centre, E6.
U13/14yrs boys, Mon, 6-8pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7.
U13/14yrs girls, Mon, 4.30-6pm and Wed, 4.30-6pm, St Angela’s School, E7.
U15/16yrs boys, Tues, 6-8pm, St Angela’s School, E7. Thurs, 8pm, St
Bonaventure’s School, E7. U17/18yrs boys, Mon and Wed, 8-10pm, St Angela’s
School, E7. Call 07958 307 657
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
All meetings take place at Newham Town Hall, Barking Rd, E6, unless otherwise
stated.
Tues 7 July, Residents’ Housing Scrutiny Group, 7pm
Thurs 9 July, Mayoral Proceedings, 9am
Mon 13 July, Council, 7pm
Tues 14 July, Regeneration and Employment Scrutiny Commission, 7pm
CONTACT THE MAYOR
Surgery
To register for the Mayor’s surgery you must arrive up to 30 minutes ahead of the
advertised time. Thurs 9 July, 10am, Canning Town Library Telephone surgery Wed
8 July. Call 020 8430 2000 between 9.30-10.30am and leave your details
CONTACT DETAILS
LIBRARIES & COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOODS
Beckton Globe 1 Kingsford Wy, E6
Canning Town Barking Rd, E16
Custom House Prince Regent Ln, E16
East Ham 328 Barking Rd, E6
Green Street 337-341 Green St, E13
The Gate 6-8 Woodgrange Rd, E7
Manor Park 685-691 Romford Rd, E12
North Woolwich 5 Pier Parade, E16
Plaistow North St, E13
Stratford 3 The Grove, E15
Archives and Local Studies 020 3373 6881
Community Outreach 020 337 30813
LEISURE & SPORTS VENUES
Balaam Leisure Centre
14 Balaam St, E13
East Ham Leisure Centre
324 Barking Rd, E6
Newham Leisure Centre
281 Prince Regent Ln, E13
NewVIc Prince Regent Ln, E13
UEL SportsDock Docklands
Campus, University Wy, E16
COMMUNITY CENTRES (C.C)
Beckton Community Centre
14 Manor Wy, E6, 020 7511 1214
Field Community Centre
147 Station Rd, E7 020 8536 2800
Grassroots Centre Memorial
Park, Memorial Ave, E15 020 3373 0650
The Hartley Centre
267 Barking Rd, E6
The Hub 123 Star Ln, E16 020 3373 0750
Jack Cornwell Community
Centre Jack Cornwell St, E12 020 8553 3459
Jeyes Community Centre
1 James Cl, E13, 020 8548 9788
Katherine Rd Community Centre 254 Katherine Rd, E7 020 8548 9825
St Mark’s Community Centre 218 Tollgate Rd, E6 020 7511 1214
Upton Community Centre
Claude Rd, E13, 020 8471 0040 (currently closed)
Vicarage Ln Community Centre
Govier Cl, E15, 020 8519 0235
The Well Community Centre
49 Vicarage Ln, E6, 020 7586 7070
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